Qatar

Ramadan 2025: Qatar’s Ministry of Interior announces Service Department working hours

The Technical Inspection Departments will function from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Visit Qatar, Microsoft join forces to advance new AI-powered smart tourism solutions

Leveraging Visit Qatar's GenAI Travel Concierge, Microsoft and Qatar will enhance visitor experiences through technology 

Qatar Airways connects 30 Boeing aircraft with Starlink Wi-Fi

The airline reduced aircraft Wi-Fi installation time from three days to 9.5 hours with Starlink collaboration

Qatar’s tax authority launches 100 percent financial penalty exemption initiative to foster business growth

To qualify, companies must register on the Dhareeba Tax Portal and ensure that all taxpayer data is updated

Qatar and Portugal partner to boost startup ecosystems, drive investment growth

Partnership aims to enhance cross-border opportunities, knowledge exchange and business growth for startups in Qatar and Portugal

Qatar launches ‘Digital Skills Framework’ initiative to accelerate digital transformation

This national initiative is intended to empower both individuals and organizations with critical digital skills

Leaders of GCC states, Egypt, and Jordan convene in Riyadh to strengthen coordination and consultation

The UAE President thanked King Salman and Crown Prince for organizing the dialogue

Qatar investments in U.K. economy surpass $50 billion, says U.K. investment minister

The two countries share a robust economic partnership, with total trade reaching $7.06 billion in the first three quarters of 2024

Trials of autonomous vehicles begin at Doha’s Hamad International Airport

Equipped with GPS, AI systems, and intelligent sensors, these vehicles enhance safety and operational efficiency

Qatar pledges $10 billion investment in India to boost economic ties

Both countries agreed to double bilateral trade from $14 billion to $28 billion in five years

Qatar real estate sector records 382 transactions valued $419.5 million in January

When compared to December 2024, the index of properties sold exhibited a notable increase of 35 percent

Australia supports Virgin-Qatar Airways cooperation for five years, citing enhanced services

Under the proposed arrangements, Virgin Australia would use Qatar Airways’ aircraft and crew to operate the new services

Qatar Financial Center cuts 90 percent of application fees to facilitate business setup

New fee structure applies to all applicants seeking a license to conduct non-regulated activities in the QFC, except Single Family Office activities

$700 million pact to boost Oman-GCC direct power grid with 1,700 MW capacity

GCCIA, QFFD signed a landmark financing deal for Oman direct interconnection project

Estithmar Holding’s revenues rise by 44 percent to $1.15 billion in FY2024

The company's net profit increases by 20 percent to $115.6 million

Moscow enhances tourism relations with Qatar amid surge in visitor traffic

Moscow City Tourism Committee embarks on a strategic roadshow in the Middle East

Qatar, Türkiye join regional integrated industrial partnership, unveiling over $2 billion in new projects

This addition strengthens the partnership, enhancing industrial integration and cooperation for a sustainable economy

Qatar sees 190,000+ cruise passengers in early 2024/2025 season

Germany led with 30.2 percent of arrivals, followed by Russia at 10.8 percent and Italy at 9.2 percent.

Qatar Central Bank issues treasury bills worth $466.9 million

QAR500 million for 7 days (new issue), with an interest rate of 4.610 percent; QAR250 million for a duration of 28 days

Qatar-Oman trade volume surpasses $1.8 billion in 2024, says minister

Bilateral meetings aimed to explore collaboration and investment opportunities between Qatari and Omani companies

Qatar’s Ooredoo Group to build submarine cable connecting seven GCC countries

The FIG project will provide GCC nations a secure, low-latency route connecting Europe with 720Tbps capacity

Qatar Financial Center reports 156 percent surge in new firms to 2,489

Surge in firm numbers brought the combined assets under management to over $33 billion

Rising real estate: Qatar’s property market poised for steady growth

The Real Estate Research Review 2024/2025 presents the outlook on the emirate’s residential, commercial and hospitality real estate